ADDRESSING GENERATION Z’S MOBILITY, PERCEPTIONS OF TRAVEL MODES, AND WELL-BEING

Abstract

This study investigates the travel experiences and perspectives of Generation Z (Gen Z) individuals, focusing on various travel modes and their potential impact on well-being.  This research used a retrospective qualitative approach to recall their travel journeys and how these experiences shape current travel behavior.  Drawing from twenty-five Gen Z individuals living in urban Jakarta, the research suggests the perception of travel modes and travel attitudes among Gen Z is influenced by travel experiences across the life course including the socialization agents such as parents and peers, and the quality of transport infrastructures.  Adding with increased transport technology, engagement in digital technology and higher interest in more sustainable transport options, Gen Z’s transition from childhood to adulthood may radically disrupt travel behavior to be more independent and complex which contribute to travel satisfaction and well-being.